Saint Francis University Recognized in Washington Monthly 2024 College Guide for Value and Impact

Saint Francis University has been recognized for its exceptional value and educational impact in the Washington Monthly 2024 College Guide. The university ranked #69 out of 604 in the  Master’s Universities category and earned the #101 spot out of 388 for the Best Bang for the Buck in the Northeast, underscoring its commitment to providing students with a high-quality education that is both affordable and impactful.

The Washington Monthly rankings are distinctive in their focus on what colleges do for their students, the country, and the common good. These rankings evaluate institutions based on social mobility, research, and community service, highlighting universities that contribute to the public good while ensuring access and opportunities for students from all backgrounds.

In addition to this honor, Saint Francis University has recently achieved strong recognition in several other national rankings. The university was highlighted in the Wall Street Journal/College Pulse 2025  rankings, where it was ranked #217 out of 500 institutions in the overall rankings  and #209 in the category of social mobility.  Additionally, Saint Francis University is a 10-year recipient of the Overall Colleges of Distinction, Catholic College of Distinction, and Pennsylvania College of Distinction, demonstrating a longstanding commitment to student-centered education and values-based learning.

Saint Francis University  in Loretto, PA, is the oldest Catholic-Franciscan college in the United States. Its mission is to help students grow into compassionate, successful professionals through a culture of faith, generosity, respect, discovery, and joy. Saint Francis University offers traditional campus-based learning and competitive online and graduate degree offerings. Saint Francis University has most recently been in the news for its blessing and dedication of the Saint Francis University Aviation Education Center alongside the grand opening of its FAA-certified Aviation Maintenance Technician (AMT) program. Both events mark key milestones in the University's ongoing commitment to regional workforce development in the aviation sector.

For more information about Saint Francis University’s rankings and academic programs, please visit francis.edu/blog/category/distinctions or contact University Communications and Marketing at marketing@francis.edu.